Amauri being pushed towards Spurs by Juventus chief

Juventus are open to selling out-of-favour striker Amauri to Tottenham next month, general director Giuseppe Marotta has confirmed.

Amauri has fallen out of favour at Juventus and has not played for the Serie A leaders this season (Picture: AFP/Getty)

The Italy international’s agent last week claimed Spurs are interested and Marotta said: ‘On our side there is the desire to facilitate this transfer.

‘We must discuss the needs of the players and hope to be able to satisfy him.’

Brazilian-born Amauri, 31, has not played for Serie A leaders Juventus this season and his contract is due to expire next summer, although the Bianconerri have already agreed the striker can leave in January for a nominal fee.